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Happy Labor Day!

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September 2, 2013 | Category: Uncategorized | With 0 Comments

Back-to-School ")

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It’s the first day of school! Hope everyone has an awesome year! Read More
August 26, 2013 | Category: Uncategorized | With 0 Comments

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)

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  A sunflower may look like one large flower; however, each head is composed of hundreds of tiny flowers called florets, which ripen to become the seeds. Read More
August 7, 2013 | Category: Uncategorized | With 0 Comments

Another Helpful Predator ")

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  Green Lacewings Another beneficial insect for your landscaping and/or garden is the Green Lacewings. Lacewing larvae prey on aphids, caterpillars, leafhoppers, mites, whiteflies and the eggs of insects. Adult lacewings feed on nectar and pollen from plants.   Read More
August 2, 2013 | Category: Uncategorized | With 0 Comments

A Helpful Predator

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The Praying Mantis is known to have a very large appetite. They will consume aphids, caterpillars, flies, mosquitoes, spiders and other soft-bodied insects.  When fully grown they will eat grasshoppers, moths, crickets and beetles. This can be very beneficial to your garden and landscaping. Read More
July 31, 2013 | Category: Uncategorized | With 0 Comments

Cover Your Pool

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An exposed pool loses 50 to 70 gallons of water per square foot per year to evaporation. During the hot summer months, you may lose up to 4 inches of water each week. Pool covers reduce evaporation by 90 percent, limit windblown debris, and conserve energy. (www.lvvwd.com) Read More
July 29, 2013 | Category: Uncategorized | With 0 Comments

Red Bird-of-Paradise – (Caesalpinia pulcherrima)

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Great flowering summer perennial; loves the Las Vegas heat and will add brilliant color to any landscape. Read More
July 24, 2013 | Category: Uncategorized | With 0 Comments

Can I protect my trees for being uprooted?

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Yes, you can deep water your trees to encourage a stronger root system. The drip line should be placed below the canopy of your trees. As the tree grows, you should adjust your drip line accordingly.     Read More
July 22, 2013 | Category: Uncategorized | With 0 Comments

Fun Plant Facts ")

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Asparagus is a member of the lily family, which also includes onions, leeks, and garlic.  Asparagus plants are perennials, which means the same asparagus plant will produce spears year after year. Read More
July 18, 2013 | Category: Uncategorized | With 0 Comments

Drip Irrigation

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A drip irrigation system applies water slowly and deeply over a long period of time. Deep watering permits the roots to become more firmly established which means healthier plants. A drip system also provides less run-off as water is applied slow enough that the soil is able to absorb it. Read More
July 15, 2013 | Category: Uncategorized | With 0 Comments